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September 16th, 2018: First Quarter Square and Venus Square Lilith
First Quarter Square between the Sagittarius Moon and Virgo Sun (24 deg)
Venus in Scorpio square Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius (4 deg)
Venus in Scorpio square the North/South Nodes in Leo/Aquarius (4 deg)
Ceres in Libra trine Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius (4 deg)
First Quarter Square
The First Quarter Square can trigger a crisis about the details. There’s more to add and more to consider. You may need to expand beyond the details or put your faith in something that’s not proven. This can feel messy and even a bit risky, but if you don’t take that step you’ll notice that sticking with the small stuff will begin to feel restrictive.
Take that leap – the First Quarter Square is about action.
Venus and Lilith
Venus’ square to Lilith brings another crisis. Venus in Scorpio is dark and intense, but Scorpio’s shadows manifest in the familiar guise of female energy – Venus attracts and is about relationships. In Scorpio, she draws people in so she can get as close as possible. Lilith in Aquarius couldn’t care less about relationships. She’s out there on her own, blazing her own path, offending or unnerving most people. If she does attract someone they’re usually drawn to the truly atypical, independent lady who doesn’t want to attract them in the first place.
When these two square each other, you may experience the clash between merging and repulsing, or the desire for complete intimacy versus complete distance. These are two different types of female power – absorption of the partner’s resources (and in some cases, the partner) versus zero need for a partner.
BML will conjoin the South Node on September 17th, and Venus is also squaring the Nodes. This makes it an even bigger issue – karmic. Lilith on the Aquarius South Node says this is an issue from the past (or past life) that’s culminating. The outcast/witch/dangerous woman/mistress has been an ongoing theme, and Venus square the Nodes means it’s time to dive beneath those dynamics. Look at the shadow issues. For example, if you feel like you’re the outcast, does part of you like that status? Does part of you relish being isolated? This might happen if true intimacy (Scorpio) is more frightening than detachment (Aquarius). If you’re judging/rejecting someone else because of her behaviour, consider if she is a manifestation of your shadow. Venus square the Nodes can point to a key relationship or woman.
With the Leo North Node as the path forward, you’re looking at how you can illuminate what’s secret/buried, and bring warmth and pride to what was previously rejected.
Interestingly, Ceres in Venus-ruled Libra is making a nice trine to Lilith. So despite her rebel tendencies, there’s an opportunity to nurture some kind of one-on-one connection. Perhaps a bit of equality? But the tension of the square always outweighs the ease of the trine, so my guess is the square to Venus will dominate.
As this is happening during the First Quarter Square, you are encouraged to move beyond what you know (what you consider to be true) regarding relationships, attraction and being on the outside.
Due to Venus’ upcoming Rx (Oct 5th) her square to Lilith and the Nodes will repeat (note the change of sign for the Nodes). So this issue will continue to the end of the year.:
Oct 17th: Venus Rx in Scorpio square BML (8 deg)
Oct 30th: Venus Rx in Scorpio square the Nodes in Leo/Aquarius (0 deg)
Nov 28th: Venus direct in Libra square the North/South Node in Cancer/Capricorn (28 deg)
Dec 23rd: Venus direct in Scorpio square BML (15 deg)
September 12th, 2018: Opportunity
- Venus in Scorpio opposite Uranus Rx in Taurus: 2 deg
- Venus in Scorpio sextile Saturn in Capricorn: 2 deg
- Jupiter in Scorpio sextile Pluto Rx in Capricorn: 18 deg
Venus
Venus in Scorpio interacts with the not-quite-exact Saturn/Uranus trine. Her opposition to Uranus is the shock- the disruption to what you want, or the surprising thing that you didn’t know you wanted (the electric attraction or burst of desire for something). Along the Fixed Scorpio/Taurus axis, there’s a sense of change erupting from a deep place. A reluctant but intense overhaul. The opposition indicates an ending or result and usually an external source is the trigger.
But she also makes a supportive sextile to Saturn in Capricorn, which reminds us that Saturn trine Uranus is change harmonizing with structure. New rules that are established smoothly. Add Venus to the mix and this could be an opportunity – a chance to get what you want in an unexpected way or uncover deep (Scorpio) and surprising resources. Saturn’s rules/focus/discipline will solidify this.
Uranus can be the blast of clarity into Scorpio’s shadows. The change to your existing resources/security base (Taurus) that reveals something deeper and better. Venus rules Taurus, so this is a new approach to what you already have, but you’re taking it further (or someone is pushing you to take it further). Again, these are Fixed signs, so there’s a reluctant but powerful shift.
Due to Venus’ upcoming Rx, you’ll be encountering this issue again:
- Oct 24th: Venus Rx in Scorpio sextile Saturn in Capricorn (4 deg)
- Oct 31st: Venus Rx in Scorpio opposite Uranus Rx in Taurus (0 deg)
Jupiter Sextile Pluto
Jupiter in any aspect to Pluto can indicate success. Jupiter expands Pluto’s power (especially in Pluto-ruled Scorpio) and Pluto intensifies Jupiter’s sense of possibility. With the gentle sextile, the potential for megalomania is diminished – this is a quiet opportunity that can be quite rich and rewarding if you work with it. It will mean taking something a bit further and intensifying your efforts but the rewards will be significant.
This is the last of three Jupiter/Pluto sextiles in Scorpio/Capricorn:
- Jan 15th, 2018: 19 deg
- Apr 14th, 2018: 21 deg (Jupiter Rx)
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Venus’ Transit of Scorpio and Venus Rx
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Venus enters Scorpio on September 9th, 2018. Relationships, money, values and self-esteem will take on an intense vibe. The purpose of this intensity is to push one or more of these themes to the limit – explore what you really want (or what really matters to you) via your complete immersion in a relationship or issue.
Venus in Scorpio’s primary goal is to show you what actually makes you happy via what you share with another. This can manifest as profound intimacy or obsession. You can hit bottom by getting sucked into the shadow side of what you want, or you can uncover hidden resources (money, resiliency or your survival instinct). Scorpio’s association with profound honesty can lead to the exploration of taboos – what do you really, really want? What do you want when no one’s judging? How do you handle being completely vulnerable? This is what lies beneath the socially acceptable facade of love, attraction or values. There’s no shame with Scorpio, although raw honesty will take you places that make you uncomfortable.
What’s darkest is most beautiful.
Venus Retrograde
Venus will station Rx in Scorpio on October 5th. Things will get even deeper and darker. This will be an inward-turning time of intense self-examination. There will be a risk of turning so far inwards that you get lost in the darkness as you flounder around in the shame, secrets or the struggle for power over another. If you want to avoid this, know that Venus Rx activates the Taurus side of Venus, which is Scorpio’s opposite sign. So during this Rx, you’ll be looking at how you can develop self-sufficiency in the most intimate relationships. How you can carve out your own values and comfort zone in the dark waters of what you’ve been trying to hide.
As usual with Venus Rx, you can encounter someone from your past or past life. Attraction will be strong but the ultimate purpose is to wrap up any leftover issues. So there’s no guarantee that this undoubtedly profound reconnection will last.
Venus Rx will briefly dip back into Libra which will represent a temporary surfacing from Scorpio’s depths. In Libra, Venus Rx will look closely at the give and take/imbalances in one or more relationships. The trigger will have been Venus’ deeper explorations in Scorpio. Perhaps the reveal of a taboo issue causes the reevaluation of a relationship or who/what you attract.
Here are the aspects Venus will make:
- Sept 10th: inconjunct Chiron Rx in Aries (0 deg)
- Sept 12th: opposite Uranus Rx in Taurus (2 deg)
- Sept 12th: sextile Saturn in Capricorn (2 deg)
- Sept 16th: square the Nodes in Aquarius/Leo (4 deg)
- Sept 16th: square Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius (4 deg)
- Oct 5th: stations Rx (10 deg)
- Oct 10th: square Mars in Aquarius (10 deg)
- Oct 14th: sextile Vesta in Capricorn (9 deg)
- Oct 15th: conjunct Mercury (8 deg)
- Oct 17th: square Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius (8 deg)
- Oct 24th: sextile Saturn in Capricorn (4 deg)
- Oct 26th: conjunct the Sun (3 deg)
- Oct 30th: square the Nodes in Aquarius/Leo (0 deg)
- Oct 31st: opposite Uranus Rx in Taurus (0 deg)
- Oct 31st: reenters Libra
- Nov 3rd: inconjunct Chiron Rx in Pisces (28 deg)
- Nov 3rd: inconjunct Juno Rx in Taurus (28 deg)
- Nov 5th: conjunct Ceres in Libra (10 deg)
- Nov 9th: trine Mars in Aquarius (26 deg)
- Nov 16th: stations direct in Libra (25 deg)
- Nov 18th: inconjunct Juno Rx in Taurus (25 deg)
- Nov 23rd: square Vesta in Capricorn (26 deg)
- Nov 28th: inconjunct Chiron Rx in Pisces (27 deg)
- Nov 28th: square the Nodes in Capricorn/Cancer (28 deg)
- Nov 30th: opposite Uranus Rx in Aries (29 deg)
- Dec 2nd: reenters Scorpio
- Dec 5th: square Vesta in Aquarius (2 deg)
- Dec 16th: sextile Saturn in Capricorn (9 deg)
- Dec 21st: trine Neptune in Pisces (13 deg)
- Dec 23rd: square Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius (15 deg)
- Dec 27th: conjunct Ceres (19 deg)
- Dec 28th: sextile Pluto in Capricorn (20 deg)
- Dec 28th: opposite Juno in Taurus (20 deg)
- Jan 4th, 2019: trine the Cancer North Node (26 deg)
- Jan 5th: inconjunct Uranus Rx in Aries (28 deg)
- Jan 5th: trine Chiron in Pisces (28 deg)
- Jan 7th: Sagittarius ingress
September 8th, 2018: The Final Shot
- Venus in Libra square Mars in Capricorn (29 deg)
- Uranus Rx in Taurus trine Pallas in Virgo (2 deg)
Venus/Mars
Venus and Mars square each other in the last degrees of their respective signs. This suggests relationship, financial or self-esteem issues are about to turn a corner. There’s a crisis between action and attraction – you may push too hard for what you want, or someone may pressure you.
Venus in Libra is light, flirtatious and graceful. Mars in Capricorn is serious and ambitious – maybe too serious for Venus. There’s motivation to get what’s desired (this can indicate some hot but discordant chemistry) but the balance (Libra) will be off. Success may or may not happen.
Mars is close to the degree where it stationed direct on August 27th (28 deg). So we have the added momentum of another try – you have been over this territory before (Mars Rx activated 29 deg Capricorn on August 12th). Previous delays or reviews may have increased the intensity of your motivation: this is your final shot.
The situation is about to progress as Venus enters Scorpio tomorrow (September 9th) and Mars enters Aquarius the day after. This could be the final, tense moment before an achievement or ending. If you’re striving for something or someone, know that you cannot control the other person or every detail of the outcome. You want to be the boss here, but the more you exercise your authority, the more unbalanced the situation will become. Give it your best but be wary of rigid insistence on having it all your way.
If you’re the one being pressured, remember that you can always say “No.”
Uranus/Pallas
Detailed patterns are given a hint of innovation. Uranus in Taurus’ ongoing changes to a habit or resource can invigorate practical strategies. Watch for a new twist on a solution or routine. Don’t be afraid to add a couple of extra details to an existing pattern – you could open up a whole new design.
These influences combine stability with change in a very manageable way.
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September 4th, 2018: Venus, Vesta and Pallas
- Venus in Libra sextle Vesta in Sagittarius (26 deg)
- Pallas enters Virgo
Venus/Vesta
Carrying forward yesterday’s influences, Venus in harmony with Vesta suggests focus on an ideal/philosophy/area of exploration is supported by a relationship. It’s acceptable for you to be devoted to this, and it may even come off as charming. Too, this could be about the higher ideal of relationships – a new and exalted way to balance faith/exploration with what someone else wants. There’s a sense of beautiful justice as the story unfolds.
Pallas
Pallas into Virgo filters strategies through the lense of perfection. This is the extremely detailed strategy or the concise pattern that neatly connects A with B. Facts meet creativity and the goal is to find the ultimate solution.
Virgo’s purity factors into this. It’s about doing what’s best and finding the cleanest way to apply what you know. Integration is important – Pallas in this sign suggests picking out the most important details, discarding everything else and following that essential pattern which will (hopefully) create a finely-tuned system. Pallas helps you see how all the little parts fit together.
Obsessively detailed jobs will flourish under this transit, especially if they involve healing, fixing, upgrading, editing or specialised craftmanship.
Pallas will exit Virgo for Libra on November 4th, 2018.
September 3rd, 2018: A Mix Of Beautiful and Practical
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- Mercury in Leo sextile Venus in Libra (25 deg)
- Mercury in Leo trine Vesta in Sagittarius (26 deg)
- Mars in Capricorn trine Ceres in Virgo (28 deg)
Mercury/Venus is communication with a hint of romance or creativity. Shiny words are sweetened with the perfect touch of charm – great for sparkling conversation. The trine to Vesta suggests that a story, ideal or higher form of knowledge that you’ve been focusing on can be shared with others in the best possible way. Excellent if you’re trying to convince someone of something, or impress them with your wisdom. Also good for sharing a philosophy that you’re devoted to or telling a story. Note that this energy is focused but not intense – the vibe is bright and confident.
These are repeat aspects:
- Jun 21st: Mercury in Leo trine Vesta Rx in Sagittarius (22 deg)
- Jul 31st: Mercury Rx in Leo trine Vesta Rx in Sagittarius (22 deg)
- Aug 18th: Mercury Rx in Leo sextile Venus in Libra (11 deg)
Mars/Ceres is motivated nurturing. Nurturing that means business. Focused actions drive the care and feeding of little things (no detail is missed). This is nurturing that’s aimed at getting something just right, or looking after someone for their own good. Not particularly cuddly but extremely effective.
So today is a good mix of bright, beautiful words and down-to-earth actions (Ceres is in Mercury-ruled Virgo). Big talk is easily followed by real efforts. This brings to mind a stern but caring nurse who distracts her patient with lovely stories while she dispenses medicine.